Natasha Kaufmann, 29, was in the custody of the Oxford County Sheriff’s Office when she escaped Sunday afternoon from the Stephens Memorial Hospital emergency room, where she had been taken for stomach pain, according to officials.
Joe Charpentier
Staff Writer
Joe Charpentier came to the Sun Journal in 2022 to cover crime and chaos. His previous experience was in a variety of rural Midcoast beats which included government, education, sports, economics and analysis, crime, and environment. He loves surprising his editors with spontaneous enterprising stories and prides himself on mastering the ability to slip the odd Oxford comma by the copy editors. When not on the beat, Joe enjoys spending time with family, writing fiction and woodworking.
Posted inMaine, News
Alex Jackson still missing after 7 weeks
Alex Jackson went missing on May 12 with his husky/Labrador mix Hazel. Three days later, Hazel was found in North Yarmouth.
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Posted inAndroscoggin County, Business, News
Local farmers optimistic for harvest despite June rainfall
With warmer weather and good preparation, local produce should still thrive this year local farmers say despite a slow start due to over 5″ of rainfall and long stretches of overcast skies this past month.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Lisbon police say they found the driver who hit a bicyclist Tuesday
Police said the driver suspected of hitting an 11-year-old bicyclist is cooperating with investigators.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
11-year-old bicyclist unhurt after Lisbon hit-and-run
A boy was struck by an SUV while riding a bicycle across a Route 9 crosswalk Tuesday evening, police said. The driver continued traveling east toward Topsham.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
New Hampshire man arrested after shots fired in Auburn
Steven Patterson was arrested Monday evening and faces three charges.
Posted inNews, River Valley
Woman, dogs rescued in Andover floodwaters
Andover Fire and Rescue crews rescued a woman and her three dogs from a flooded Elm Street early Monday morning, according to officials. Crews also responded to several washouts and flooded roads.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, News
Lewiston schedules public forum on use of athletic fields
The Franklin Pasture Sports Complex concession stand was broken into and vandalized Friday evening just three days after the Lewiston City Council decided to close the turf fields to the public.
Posted inUncategorized
Animal Tales: Cheeto joins investigation team at Office of State Fire Marshal
A yellow Labrador retriever, Cheeto, 2, joined the office earlier this month, teaming up with Investigator Andrew Whitney.
Posted inMaine, News
Cheeto joins investigation team at Office of State Fire Marshal
Animal Tales: A yellow Labrador retriever, Cheeto, 2, joined the office earlier this month, teaming up with Investigator Andrew Whitney.